Wildman. the United States consulgeneral at Hongkong. used these significant sentences in his report of November 22. 1898. after having studied the question thoroughly: "Broadly speaking. there is not an industry in the islands (Philippines) that will not be ruined if Chinese labor is not permitted. And again. in his report of July I last. speaking of the establishment of cotton mills in Hongkong. which is looked upon as a remunerative undertaking. he says: "The only thing that the promoters of this English industry fear is that mills will be established in Manila. which would only be possible if Chinese labor were admitted freely." This opinion of your consul. who has been many years in te East. and whose business is to protect the interests of his countrymen. is universally confirmed by all other competent judges in the matter. It is therefore manifestly to your interest that Chinese immigration to the Philippines should be as free as possible. In settling upon a policy of such vital importance. affecting the welfare and prosperity of your newlyacquired possessions. it is well to study the course pursued by another great power in its colonies adjacent. whose conditions are very much similar. Take the case of Hongkong.
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